Rajouri Road Accident: 2 Killed, 21 Injured as Vehicle Plunges Into Gorge Near Moghla (Video)
Two people were killed and 21 others injured after a passenger vehicle skidded off the road and plunged into a deep gorge near Moghla village in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district on Friday, October 9.
Two people were killed and 21 others injured after a passenger vehicle skidded off the road and plunged into a deep gorge near Moghla village in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district on Friday, October 9. The injured were initially taken to the Primary Health Centre (PHC) in Moghla for treatment, while rescue efforts were carried out by local residents and police personnel.
The accident occurred within the jurisdiction of Triyath Police Post. According to reports, the vehicle was returning from Marchola village after its occupants attended a condolence gathering when the incident took place. Hyderabad: Businessman Crushed to Death As Overloaded Van Carrying Steel Pipes Overturns on Scooter (Video).
The two deceased have been identified as Balbir Singh, 45, son of Suram Singh, and Pritam Singh, son of Sant Ram. Both were residents of Moghla and were brought dead to the health facility, according to medical records cited in local media reports. The 21 injured passengers included men, women and elderly people. Most of them were reportedly residents of Moghla, while some belonged to nearby localities.
Rajouri Road Accident
VIDEO | Two people were killed and 21 others injured when a passenger vehicle skidded off the road and plunged into a deep gorge in Moghla area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district on Friday.
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Following the accident, local residents and police personnel launched a rescue operation and helped evacuate the injured from the site. The injured were shifted to PHC Moghla for immediate medical attention. Reports published on Friday evening said several passengers had sustained serious injuries. Eight injured people were reported to be in critical condition in a report by Daily Excelsior, with arrangements being made to shift them to Narayana Hospital in Katra. The latest condition of all the injured was not immediately available.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed grief over the loss of lives and conveyed condolences to the bereaved families. He directed the district administration to expedite rescue efforts and ensure the best possible medical treatment for those injured. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha also expressed anguish over the accident and said he had directed the district administration to ensure proper treatment for the injured. Kutch Road Accident: 7 Workers Killed, Over 20 Injured as Truck Hits Pickup at Renewable Energy Park.
Police have taken cognisance of the accident and initiated an investigation to establish the circumstances that led to the vehicle skidding off the road and falling into the gorge. The exact cause of the accident has not yet been established. The incident adds to concerns over road safety in Jammu and Kashmir’s hilly districts, where vehicles travelling along mountainous roads can face serious risks. Further details about the investigation and the condition of the injured are awaited.
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